The court said Rawat will assume office as Chief Minister after the President’s Rule is revoked.

Following the court’s order, the Union Cabinet had recommended revocation of President’s Rule in the state.

Rawat has convened a meeting of the state cabinet today. His media adviser Surendra Kumar said, the meeting will be held in Dehradun. Asked whether Rawat will assume office as Chief Minister, Kumar said, formal assumption of office is not necessary, as he does not have to take charge from anyone else.